next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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These next-gen helicopters are going to be amazing.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
The tests involved the new, larger rotor blades that will convey the next-gen helicopters through the rarefied Martian atmosphere, just 1 percent the density of air at sea level on Earth.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Vehicles, tracks, and weather effects look more gorgeous than ever on next-gen hardware.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
There are humble family-run spots and next-gen tasting menus from Mirazur alum, on both the French and Italian side of the border.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
The tests involved the new, larger rotor blades that will convey the next-gen helicopters through the rarefied Martian atmosphere, just 1 percent the density of air at sea level on Earth.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Vehicles, tracks, and weather effects look more gorgeous than ever on next-gen hardware.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
There are humble family-run spots and next-gen tasting menus from Mirazur alum, on both the French and Italian side of the border.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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